****Official "OBF" 2010 SPECTACULAR SPRING Contest Thread***

[trudyelizabeth]

So I put my dog down today.

I fell off the wagon. Didnt workout today, ate like total sh*t, but its ok. Back on the grind tomorrow. Cant stop wont stop get it get it


Excerpt from my journal
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=477105951&postcount=918


Pics of me and ma boy
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1090462&id=1474217022&fbid=1413297700498#!/gymratluke?v=photos

So sorry to hear it. Our condolences for your loss - Kiki (chihuahua) Tank (Pit/German Shepherd) Neo (Field Springer)-currently Heartworm Positive :(, and Precious (Yorkie) - our dogs mean everything to us too.

I still haven't gotten over losing my dog Molly (Chow/Border Collie) two years ago after she drank antifreeze at our neighbors.

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/trudyelizabeth/0204001206a-1.jpg

[Husky Bob]

Chest

Dips X BW (205): 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, and 8 (more reps, a 4th set!)

Inc DB Press: 65x10, 65x8, 60x8, 60x7, 50x10, 50x9


Delts

DB Press: 40x10, 40x8, 35x9, 35x8, 30x10, 30x10


Tri's

CGBP: 135x10, 135x8, 115x10, 115x8

OH Cable Ext: 40x12, 55x10, 55x10, 55x10


Cardio:25 min on the T-mill

I did well, no shortness of breath!

[all_american]

had a good week at the gym, not losing weight but defiently a change in composition. next week is going to be the challenge though goin to kansas for the week.

[MoEcho]

Almost 10 weeks out!! Keep working everyone! I can't wait to see how this turns out!!

MoLeanin'

[2.0Tsunami]

Fighting the urge to go out drinking this weekend. There's huge yearly party w/ a $50 cover but it includes alcohol.

[History in Effect]

i would love to ball this weekend but i don't know if the weather will permit.(i'm not paying ~$10 for a day pass).

down to about 180/181. work slacks are getting looser which is good but also 'bad' since i'll probably have to buy new ones.

i've been limiting my carbs to breakfast/post-workout/and some milk in my pre-bed shake. now i just have to amp up the cardio and the fat will be melting off:D

yeah my clothes feeling loose. I love playing basketball cause the way I play is hard all the time. I take in most of my carbs after my workout. For instance, today I will have this post-workout.

3 whole eggs+one egg white
4 slices of Ezekiel bread
1 cup of salad.

[live4gs]

So I put my dog down today.

I fell off the wagon. Didnt workout today, ate like total sh*t, but its ok. Back on the grind tomorrow. Cant stop wont stop get it get it


Excerpt from my journal
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=477105951&postcount=918


Pics of me and ma boy
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1090462&id=1474217022&fbid=1413297700498#!/gymratluke?v=photos

Sorry to hear about your loss.. I know what ya are going thru.

[KRAZA00]

hello all, been a bad week trying to regroup...Start fresh tomorrow.
Hope everybody week is going well

[Ninjazn]

I've been having some great workouts this week. Cardio has been great and sweat inducing.

[MsTropix]

yeah my clothes feeling loose. I love playing basketball cause the way I play is hard all the time. I take in most of my carbs after my workout. For instance, today I will have this post-workout.

3 whole eggs+one egg white
4 slices of Ezekiel bread
1 cup of salad.

Ezekiel 4:9 breads are the best. Good to see you have found it.

For those of you that have not tried it, go get some! Its a living bread so keep it refrigerated.

[MsTropix]

hello all, been a bad week trying to regroup...Start fresh tomorrow.
Hope everybody week is going well

Hey KRAZ,
Whats your latest routine/plan? Update everyone.

[ZombieEater]

BAD WEEK FOR ME. Started working at Nintendo and I have to wake up at 4:30 am to get to work so my sleep schedule is just ass backwards. I also work 12 hours and 14 hours sunday.
Diet has been pretty piss poor this week too.
Workouts are few and very weak these last 5 days due to lack of sleep.

Next week I am going to get my **** straightened out and get the diet, workouts and sleep in check.

[Spacehead]

I started a new job this week. It is easy, just to help me keep some day rhythm. I have slept very poorly on the nights when I had to wake up early in the morning and gym performance suffered a lot because of that.

I feel like a loser already because I am keeping my weight the same, even when I know I should start losing. I just cannot achieve that mindset I had last year. It was too tough to lose 62 Lbs in a year. Now I enjoy food so much.

[ZombieEater]

I started a new job this week. It is easy, just to help me keep some day rhythm. I have slept very poorly on the nights when I had to wake up early in the morning and gym performance suffered a lot because of that.

I feel like a loser already because I am keeping my weight the same, even when I know I should start losing. I just cannot achieve that mindset I had last year. It was too tough to lose 62 Lbs in a year. Now I enjoy food so much.

At first I thought you were making fun of me hahahha

[ShayZ]

3 straight days of working out hard but not eating right. Prob 2500-3k cals a day instead of under 2k Like I shouldve for the past 3 days. Meh

[Rozlyn27]

Ahaha....it was pizza for dinner at work tonight! (I work in a youth care home). Then, without a word of a lie, they went out for DQ afterwards!


BOTH of my previous cheats/treats/whatever you want to call them.

However, I had packed my food, so while they were eating the yummy smelling pizza and amazing looking ice cream, I ate my prepacked healthy meals and feel so much better for it now!

I'ma wake up in the morning and be really happy :) Go me!

[MsTropix]

At first I thought you were making fun of me hahahha

Nice to see you posting...

[MsTropix]

http://c.universalscraps.com/files/en/good.night/good_night_021.gif

[Spectra360]

So! Anyone here live near Melbourne, FL?

Hit me up via PM, would love to go have a beer and discuss the competition.

LOL

[Nikhiln25]

Thinking about taking a rest week in couple of weeks. My body is drained =(

[arob10]

last week was my cycle off week for EC and i saw NO results ate just about the same and did more cardio with higher intensity and went from 199 to 201. so last night i decided to give myself a cheat and ate some wendys spicy chicken sandwich fries and some chipotle boneless wings...like 1400 cals. so i woke up this morning did my morning cardio(jump rope and jumping jacks) now im off to support my roommates at this beer olympics(no drinking for me though). so ill be hitting it harder than ever gotta beat this plateau im stuck at. good luck to everyone else this weekend and yea watched kickass last night pretty good movie def recommend it

[DomesticDiva]

hello all, been a bad week trying to regroup...Start fresh tomorrow.

Never give up! Everyday is a fresh start.

[svmoney6]

yeah my clothes feeling loose. I love playing basketball cause the way I play is hard all the time. I take in most of my carbs after my workout. For instance, today I will have this post-workout.

3 whole eggs+one egg white
4 slices of Ezekiel bread
1 cup of salad.

i used to play at least a few times a week when i was in school, intense games between classes and on the weekend. good times.

i do more along the lines of 8-10oz gr. beef, ~18 triscuits(hint of salt variety), and some veggies.


BAD WEEK FOR ME. Started working at Nintendo and I have to wake up at 4:30 am to get to work so my sleep schedule is just ass backwards. I also work 12 hours and 14 hours sunday.
Diet has been pretty piss poor this week too.
Workouts are few and very weak these last 5 days due to lack of sleep.

Next week I am going to get my **** straightened out and get the diet, workouts and sleep in check.

what exactly do you do at Nintendo?

[ASK.]

Morning guys! It's the weekend, so try to avoid all the junk food!
We don't got much time till this competition is done!

[NorthTexasBB]

Hey guys, Im making awesome progress since march and cant wait to see what the end of this contest brings me.

Weighed in today at 245 so I am back to how I was before I got off track for a couple weeks...but this time I am a ton leaner and feel a ton stronger as well.

Since March I have lost a total of 15 pounds and 8.5 inches total....although it has been a yoyo contest for me I have vowed to not get off course and have not cheated in 14 days now :D

[MoEcho]

Hey guys, Im making awesome progress since march and cant wait to see what the end of this contest brings me.

Weighed in today at 245 so I am back to how I was before I got off track for a couple weeks...but this time I am a ton leaner and feel a ton stronger as well.

Since March I have lost a total of 15 pounds and 8.5 inches total....although it has been a yoyo contest for me I have vowed to not get off course and have not cheated in 14 days now :D

^^ That is awesome!! :)

[Sassy64]

****ty week. Been eating like total crap. But next week I'm getting my butt back into gear. I'm so done with being miserable. It's time for me to be happy damnit.

[NorthTexasBB]

^^ That is awesome!! :)

Thanks! Although I believe I have sinusitis and I read the only thing to make it go away is time...sucks cause it feels like my right side of my face got punched lol. I feel I could have made better progress this week if I wasnt bed ridden for two days.

[chubbarock]

****ty week. Been eating like total crap. But next week I'm getting my butt back into gear. I'm so done with being miserable. It's time for me to be happy damnit.

Get it girl! Just take it 1 day at a time and make it happen :cool:

[GettingfitAgain]

Week 6 progress pics are up!

14 lb difference from start of OBF.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=478173631&postcount=91

10 weeks to go all!

[DriverDan]

Fighting the urge to go out drinking this weekend. There's huge yearly party w/ a $50 cover but it includes alcohol.
$50??!?!? For that price it better include top shelf, gourmet food, and kick ass bands.

[tjwoody]

Week 6 progress pics are up!

14 lb difference from start of OBF.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=478173631&postcount=91

10 weeks to go all!

thats great work man!

my lil story... got rid of my size 42 jeans few days ago i think...wearing some older 38s I had. Well with my vegas trip coming up i decided to hit up old navy today with the wife (i need help with picking stuff out) and she thought the 38s looked baggy for the style, brought me a pair of 36s....and I walked out buying 5 pairs of size 36!! I am so happy! :) the straight leg felt a lil snug in the leg but i guess thats the style and im so used to big jeans I guess! Pretty close to a XL shirt too, but felt to snug at chest.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[Sassy64]

Get it girl! Just take it 1 day at a time and make it happen :cool:
Thanks! That's my plan, 1 day at a time!

[ASK.]

Week 6 progress pics are up!

14 lb difference from start of OBF.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=478173631&postcount=91

10 weeks to go all!

What a noticeable difference. Great work man!

[Lukas13]

Missed a week, my mistake... eek. I was away and bit occupied with things and forgot.

Monday- @Gym- Deadlifts, lat pull downs, wide grip rows, narrow grip rows, chin ups
Tues- rest
Wednesday- Ab ripper X
Thurs- rest
Friday- @home- Pushup and some core workouts
Saturday- rest


Overall, my diet is doing quite well but I lost a meal each day which will hurt a little bit and I seem a little less filled up. There is defiently moments where my body is eating itself because of the meal loss and my strange hours of sleep which have been going on for the last couple of weeks. I need to begin waking up in the morning once again <--- this is very important to success for me. Not sure if I'm seeing any differences but I would say its safe to say I'm maintaing well. Purchased another 4.4 pounds of protein complex the other day because my previous 4.4 lber bag is just shy of empty. Again sorry for the terrible posting abilities but know I'm still here and conscious of this motivating contest (at least for the other contestants more than me atm) STILL IMPORTANT!!!

Ciao!

[GettingfitAgain]

What a noticeable difference. Great work man!

Thanks!

Just need to be consistent for the next 10 weeks and I should reach my goal for weight then its recomp time!

[FrmrHoss]

Thanks!

Just need to be consistent for the next 10 weeks and I should reach my goal for weight then its recomp time!

Yeah man, that's a real noticeable dent you've put in yourself in 6 weeks. Keep it up!

[GettingfitAgain]

Yeah man, that's a real noticeable dent you've put in yourself in 6 weeks. Keep it up!

Thanks! Only 14 lbs but I can see it in the mirror more so than on the scale. The fat loss is exactly where I want it to be, 2lbs a week.

I am really getting into the lifting now too. Look forward to each session and trying to break personal records.

[MsTropix]

So! Anyone here live near Melbourne, FL?

Hit me up via PM, would love to go have a beer and discuss the competition.

LOL

I dunno where Melbourne is or I would totally hit you up!

[GettingfitAgain]

thats great work man!

my lil story... got rid of my size 42 jeans few days ago i think...wearing some older 38s I had. Well with my vegas trip coming up i decided to hit up old navy today with the wife (i need help with picking stuff out) and she thought the 38s looked baggy for the style, brought me a pair of 36s....and I walked out buying 5 pairs of size 36!! I am so happy! :) the straight leg felt a lil snug in the leg but i guess thats the style and im so used to big jeans I guess! Pretty close to a XL shirt too, but felt to snug at chest.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Great job on the 36s! Dont eat/drink too much in vegas!

[longhorns_p]

Fighting the urge to go out drinking this weekend. There's huge yearly party w/ a $50 cover but it includes alcohol.

That's not too bad, if you plan to indulge :D

[Free Weight Friedel]

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Week #6 runs from 4/12 to 4/18 at midnight. You must post, at least 1 time, before midnight on the 18th. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you are disqualified.

[A50SNAKE]

:(.....nice, sick!!!! yahoo....been sick all week....super duper sore throat...hung around some people who had strep...I better not have it...so sad to say, ZERO workouts again this week, but got in some much needed rest tho :) :)....that's a plus... :)...

[Rozlyn27]

Just finished a 24hr shift.

And I have to be honest, my job is stupidly stressful. I'm a youth care worker, and today I was on edge all day.


So I'm gonna be honest, I'm having a couple beer. And I'm enjoying every sip!

[ASK.]

Just finished a 24hr shift.

And I have to be honest, my job is stupidly stressful. I'm a youth care worker, and today I was on edge all day.


So I'm gonna be honest, I'm having a couple beer. And I'm enjoying every sip!

Have a couple more beers, and you'll be carrying it with you on your thighs.

[ASK.]

Okay that was mean. But come on, we have two months left and i'm sure another stressful day's going to come through. Are you going to stray from your diet on another stressful day? If so, i'm sure they'll all add up.

I'm not trying to be too mean, but I just think it's not necessary.

[Rozlyn27]

Okay that was mean. But come on, we have two months left and i'm sure another stressful day's going to come through. Are you going to stray from your diet on another stressful day? If so, i'm sure they'll all add up.

I'm not trying to be too mean, but I just think it's not necessary.

Haha, yeah. A little uncalled for. I get what you're saying, but nevertheless.

Good thing I'm not offended easily :)

What I will concede to is you're right, they're not necessary. So I'll finish this one now, and give the rest to my ex when he shows up tomorrow (no lie. srs)

(PS - Stomach/arms are the body parts I stress about. So should I ever post soemthing like this again - I probably won't, haha - that would be the thing to make a comment like that on.)

Thanks for the well intentioned badly phrased motivation, hahahaha.

[ASK.]

Haha, yeah. A little uncalled for. I get what you're saying, but nevertheless.

Good thing I'm not offended easily :)

What I will concede to is you're right, they're not necessary. So I'll finish this one now, and give the rest to my ex when he shows up tomorrow (no lie. srs)

(PS - Stomach/arms are the body parts I stress about. So should I ever post soemthing like this again - I probably won't, haha - that would be the thing to make a comment like that on.)

Thanks for the well intentioned badly phrased motivation, hahahaha.

WOW GOOD JOB! REPS TO YOU!
I'm glad you didn't take it the bad way. I wanted to sound mean, but I really didn't mean it in a bad way.

Let's DO THIS!

[Rozlyn27]

WOW GOOD JOB! REPS TO YOU!
I'm glad you didn't take it the bad way. I wanted to sound mean, but I really didn't mean it in a bad way.

Let's DO THIS!

LET'S DO THIS THING!!!


Besides, those size 9's aren't gonna get any looser if I keep pounding back the brews!

good luck to you too!

[cawiau]

1 week away frem my BD and nowhere near my goal. So starting tomorrow morning, going to crank up the cardio:D

Wish everyone a great week 7:D
6 down. 10 to go:)

[boogie102786]

I've had a great week besides a little slip up last night. I drank as well, and drinking also led to a little eating. I had enough regret today to hold me off from making that mistake again for a while.

[ZombieEater]

i used to play at least a few times a week when i was in school, intense games between classes and on the weekend. good times.

i do more along the lines of 8-10oz gr. beef, ~18 triscuits(hint of salt variety), and some veggies.



what exactly do you do at Nintendo?

I just pick/box/ship products to the WHOLE WORLD! It's no career but it'll definitely work for right now

[Ndeserranno]

indulged in my cheat meal, ~ 20 chicken wings and half of a mini frozen pizza.... was full for hours later :) i love that feeling

[MsClickClick]

Hey every one I passed my pt test I didnt do the run I did the alternat even of power walking 2 miles in 32 minutes and I completed it in 29:05. So I finally got over that obsticle course. Now that that's over Im more focused and driven now. I havent lost weight for some reason but I know alot of it is water retention becasue of the carbs Ive been eatting big mistake for me because Im carb sensitive. So that is expected to happen when you stop journalling your food intake. So Im busting out the book today again. I hope to see the water numbers drop today because dang 5 pounds of water? Well I hope every one is doing well and still focused Im still in this thing and still pounding pavement.

[beefcake66]

Hey every one I passed my pt test I didnt do the run I did the alternat even of power walking 2 miles in 32 minutes and I completed it in 29:05. So I finally got over that obsticle course. Now that that's over Im more focused and driven now. I havent lost weight for some reason but I know alot of it is water retention becasue of the carbs Ive been eatting big mistake for me because Im carb sensitive. So that is expected to happen when you stop journalling your food intake. So Im busting out the book today again. I hope to see the water numbers drop today because dang 5 pounds of water? Well I hope every one is doing well and still focused Im still in this thing and still pounding pavement.

great job on the test, reps for you for meeting your goal :)
Now get back on the diet wagon and goooooooo :P

[tjwoody]

Hey every one I passed my pt test I didnt do the run I did the alternat even of power walking 2 miles in 32 minutes and I completed it in 29:05. So I finally got over that obsticle course. Now that that's over Im more focused and driven now. I havent lost weight for some reason but I know alot of it is water retention becasue of the carbs Ive been eatting big mistake for me because Im carb sensitive. So that is expected to happen when you stop journalling your food intake. So Im busting out the book today again. I hope to see the water numbers drop today because dang 5 pounds of water? Well I hope every one is doing well and still focused Im still in this thing and still pounding pavement.

grats on test!

good morning everyone else...evening for any of our international friends that may read this!

Yesterday was my cheat day....matter of fact today will prob be 1/2 cheat also....going to do a breakfast. then with vegas..watch out weight gain! lol.

[andreams1]

OMG today is the 18th day without candy! Not sure I've ever went that long before. I'm feeling a sickness coming on so popping alot of Vitamin C, D, and drinking green tea. Going to track my cals next week cuz the weight loss has been stagnant overall. We're almost to the halfway point already :)

[NorthTexasBB]

Week 6 progress pics are up!

14 lb difference from start of OBF.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=478173631&postcount=91

10 weeks to go all!

defiantly leaner my man, way 2 go!



Entering week 3 of P90x, last week before recovery...time to bring it ever harder before my 30 day pics

[MsTropix]

Week 6 progress pics are up!

14 lb difference from start of OBF.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=478173631&postcount=91

10 weeks to go all!



GFA,
-14 Pounds and you can totally see it! I am -23 pounds and cant see a thing, lol. You look much leaner. The folds on your back are smoothing out. Your tummy is leaner and even your belly button is in better shape, lol. Good job.


AS FOR ME
I go thru a plateau every other week and not cheating to get there. I have done this enough now that I am use to it and know it will pass and more pounds will come off. At least I dont gain any.

I think since Saturdays are my main cheat day, I will make Sunday my main fast day- for liquids (which will be protein shakes, since I need the pro anyway).

The DOC was right, my vit B deficiency caused my lips to crack. After trying everything under the sun to heal them over the past 5 weeks, one week on B vitamins whipped them back into shape. So if anyone has severe chapped/peeling/bleeding lips a vit B complex and lots of water is what ya need.

[tjwoody]

well i actually didnt get myself any fast food breakfast this morning! proud of myself! lol.

Had 1/4 cup oats, 3/4 c egg whites and scoop of protein. I think today I am sticking to mostly liquids after my carb/cheat day yesterday. I like throwing these in now and then too.

Going to try to stick hard to the diet today and tomorrow and enjoy when I get to the airport tomorrow night a bit. I dont think im going to drink least not till i land.

ne1 have experience with bringing supps with them on trips. Going to pick up protein when im out there and heard if i put my pills in their original containers in my checked bags id be ok.

[jkliveng]

I can finally start seeing changes now that I have added some hard chunks of cardio... feels good! and my arms are loving the extra attention from squat injury

[GettingfitAgain]

GFA,
-14 Pounds and you can totally see it! I am -23 pounds and cant see a thing, lol. You look much leaner. The folds on your back are smoothing out. Your tummy is leaner and even your belly button is in better shape, lol. Good job.


AS FOR ME
I go thru a plateau every other week and not cheating to get there. I have done this enough now that I am use to it and know it will pass and more pounds will come off. At least I dont gain any.

I think since Saturdays are my main cheat day, I will make Sunday my main fast day- for liquids (which will be protein shakes, since I need the pro anyway).

The DOC was right, my vit B deficiency caused my lips to crack. After trying everything under the sun to heal them over the past 5 weeks, one week on B vitamins whipped them back into shape. So if anyone has severe chapped/peeling/bleeding lips a vit B complex and lots of water is what ya need.

Thanks Tropix. Its hard to see change unless you take pics every month or so which is why Im glad I joined this contest so I can really see the changes over time.

Great job on the 23 lbs weight loss! Thats very impressive. As you get leaner, you will have to lose less to see a more noticable difference.

I think part of the reason there is a difference in appearance with only 14 lbs is the inclusion of heavy lifting several times a week opposed to just dieting and cardio. I wish I knew my BF% when I started and current to see if my LBM is changing at all.

My orginial goal weight was 170 lbs this year. Now Im not so sure I want to even get down that low. Ill have to reevaluate at 190 to see if I want to continue cutting.

Goal for OBF finish is not a particular weight but to have visible abs!

[MWest815]

Checking in...

Still having a rough time. Work is crazy... getting in what I can, when I can. Hoping to simply weather the storm and once things get back to normal I can start hitting it hard again...

[RenegadeUR]

Finally got my move done so now I'm working on gettiNg everything situated, finding a new job and really honing in the diet and training..the rest of the contest I'm going to have to go balls to the wall to make up some lost time. I hope everyone else is pushing through and sticking to their training plans! Keep it going strong!

[Sassy64]

Finally got my move done so now I'm working on gettiNg everything situated, finding a new job and really honing in the diet and training..the rest of the contest I'm going to have to go balls to the wall to make up some lost time. I hope everyone else is pushing through and sticking to their training plans! Keep it going strong!
You will make up for that lost time for sure! You have great motivation and determination! I have faith in you!

[Ninjazn]

My workout today was insane. The focus was through the roof. I'm really liking my progress so far, can't wait to see how I turn out at the end.

Hope everyone is having a blast with this contest, it's great motivation to see yourself improve.

[sammykapp]

Glad to see all the hard work!

Despite a crazy schedule, and some creative workout scheduling my recomp is right on track, with refeeds involving ice cream....:)

[NorthTexasBB]

Finished chest and back today, made awesome progress in 3 short weeks, got this week and next week and I'll be taking my 30 day photos...hoping to see some change...Im feeling it on the inside and on the scale...just hope the pictures do also

[HappySnowBunny]

Had a fantastic day yesterday. Time got away from me and I didn't get into the gym so I'll be making up for that this week. BUT, took daughter out strawberry picking. Nothing like a still warm, just off the vine (so to speak) strawberry. She had SO much fun and we loaded up on very fresh veggies, and herbs. My whole house smells like dill right now. YUM!

Hitting things really hard this week. Upping cardio to 2 sessions daily, except my heavy legs day. Everything is coming into focus and my quads are peeking out quite strongly. I love squats! Now it's time to up the energy and intensity.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

[19again]

Had a fantastic day yesterday. Time got away from me and I didn't get into the gym so I'll be making up for that this week. BUT, took daughter out strawberry picking. Nothing like a still warm, just off the vine (so to speak) strawberry. She had SO much fun and we loaded up on very fresh veggies, and herbs. My whole house smells like dill right now. YUM!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I love dill! I grow it in my kitchen window so I can put it on everything! YUM!!!
Have a great week!

[Husky Bob]

Quads

Leg Press: 315x12, 405x12, 495x10, 585x9, 675x7, 585x8, 495x10, 495x8

Keep in mind that this is on an incline, so poundages are not the same as if I was squatting it (which I could NOT)! LOL!

I'm just using the equivalent based on the number of plates on each side.


Hammies

Leg Curls: 40x12, 60x12, 60x12, 60x12


Calves

Calf Press: 315x12, 405x10, 495x10, 585x9, 495x9, 494x7


Cardio: 30 min on T-mill. Again, no problem with SOB.

[Husky Bob]

Finished chest and back today, made awesome progress in 3 short weeks, got this week and next week and I'll be taking my 30 day photos...hoping to see some change...Im feeling it on the inside and on the scale...just hope the pictures do also

What's your chest/back routine like? Do you find it takes a lot out of you when done on the same day?

Sometimes I super set those when I'm pressed for time and I know I cannot do them on separate days. But I'm not as strong and I feel as if I'm not putting the same effort in as when doing them on different days.


Bob

[ImmieV]

$50??!?!? For that price it better include top shelf, gourmet food, and kick ass bands.

Exactly what I was thinking!

[KRAZA00]

Hey every one I passed my pt test I didnt do the run I did the alternat even of power walking 2 miles in 32 minutes and I completed it in 29:05. So I finally got over that obsticle course. Now that that's over Im more focused and driven now. I havent lost weight for some reason but I know alot of it is water retention becasue of the carbs Ive been eatting big mistake for me because Im carb sensitive. So that is expected to happen when you stop journalling your food intake. So Im busting out the book today again. I hope to see the water numbers drop today because dang 5 pounds of water? Well I hope every one is doing well and still focused Im still in this thing and still pounding pavement.

Congratulations

[MikeDC82]

Down 1 lb this week. That makes 7 since contest started and 22 since Mid January.

[Mrkfaad]

Checking in...

Still having a rough time. Work is crazy... getting in what I can, when I can. Hoping to simply weather the storm and once things get back to normal I can start hitting it hard again....

That's exactly how I feel. I'm really struggling with balancing work with everything else. Hopefully things will get easier. If anyone has any tips please feel free to share.


Finally got my move done so now I'm working on gettiNg everything situated, finding a new job and really honing in the diet and training..the rest of the contest I'm going to have to go balls to the wall to make up some lost time. I hope everyone else is pushing through and sticking to their training plans! Keep it going strong!

You got it!! Your drive is insane. Push through with everything you got!!

[Ms_Doodikins]

I hate when I have an unplanned cheat, ha.

Anyway Tuesday is my birthday so I had planned on that night having my cheat meal, but my grandmother made me a lemon pie today so I could have it on tuesday. (I was home for the weekend, so she made it before I had to head back to school). Anyway I cut into it before I left home so the family could get their share too (and so I wouldn't be bringing the whole thing back with me ;) ). So good, but bad me had seconds.

Other than that, diet and training has been spot on...at least according to plan. Though I've lost a bit of weight I'm not losing like I should given activity level: I took pictures to compare to the "befores" and can only see a slight difference. Based on the opinions of a few folks I trust completely, I may not be eating enough, so I'm going to up cals by ~100-200 to see what happens for the next couple of weeks.

[NorthTexasBB]

What's your chest/back routine like? Do you find it takes a lot out of you when done on the same day?

Sometimes I super set those when I'm pressed for time and I know I cannot do them on separate days. But I'm not as strong and I feel as if I'm not putting the same effort in as when doing them on different days.


Bob

I do the P90x routine, lots and lots of super setting pushups with pullups, and some dumbbell work. As far as intensity is concerned...felt like I was going to pass out by the last set of back fly's if that says anything lol.

[MsTropix]

I fasted today to help break my plateau. I restocked on diet foods for the week. I didnt have a cheat this weekend, as I had Olive Grden onThursday I think it was. It was hard too cause my family asked me to BBQ, and I had to decline or I would have cheated again.

My weight is on the move as of today, so I hope to see a weight change by one or two numbers by mornin. I just want to reach my 25 pound mark and reboot which is only 2 pounds away now.

[MsTropix_ll]

quick note before i have to go home. i have lost 6 pounds. i have been trying real hard to change the foods i eat for the better. this contest will be over to soon for me. have a good night. i passed some reps out to some people. good night.

[vanillabn]

Lots of progress this week!! I am happy :cool:

I'm glad to see everyone's still working hard in here! 6 weeks down... wow!

[Free Weight Friedel]

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c0vjek
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xStevenx
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Prototyp3
kingjameskjf
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dktang7
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Ndeserranno
niCe99
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ASK.
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amuarT
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j. ViLLA
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Surive123
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Ruthless By Nature
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BIGROC34
Striver
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Ninjazn
NorthTexasBB
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
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FrmrHoss
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tjwoody
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kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
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Fire8085
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TimmD
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gymratluke
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Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
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http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
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A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
krush777
ZombieEater
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arob10
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
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jkliveng
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Kinipela
MsTropix
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push_it
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samalmas
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KRAZA00
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vanillabn
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SexyBack
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Spectra360
Leanripped
ugerti
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samalmas
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Mrkfaad
vanillabn
trudyelizabeth
PinkLilStar
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**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #6 runs from 4/12 to 4/18 at midnight. You must post, at least 1 time, before midnight on the 18th. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you are disqualified.

[hardy the body]

Weight is down 3 pounds for the week. I think I am developing arthritis in my right knee. Yikes, do you guys think I should avoid single (knee) joint moves like the leg extension or leg curls for a while and work on multi joint moves only.

Any advise? Im just worried about not being able to shape my leg muscles more effectively with single joint workouts.

[Rozlyn27]

So I took my measurements and I've lost an inch on my thighs (yay!) but everything else has stayed the same. Ah well, if nothing else, it's motivation to keep on truckin'!

Working a 24 tomorrow, just found out today. So I'm gonna see if I can get in p90x before I go to work since my gym doesn't open till 6am.

hopefully!

[vanillabn]

So I took my measurements and I've lost an inch on my thighs (yay!) but everything else has stayed the same. Ah well, if nothing else, it's motivation to keep on truckin'!

Working a 24 tomorrow, just found out today. So I'm gonna see if I can get in p90x before I go to work since my gym doesn't open till 6am.

hopefully!

An inch on your thighs is great! Congrats on the progress.

Do you have a journal?? I thought you did for some reason, but I can't find one :confused: Good luck with the 24 tomorrow... that is rough!!

[2.0Tsunami]

Quads

Leg Press: 315x12, 405x12, 495x10, 585x9, 675x7, 585x8, 495x10, 495x8

Keep in mind that this is on an incline, so poundages are not the same as if I was squatting it (which I could NOT)! LOL!

I'm just using the equivalent based on the number of plates on each side.


Hammies

Leg Curls: 40x12, 60x12, 60x12, 60x12


Calves

Calf Press: 315x12, 405x10, 495x10, 585x9, 495x9, 494x7


Cardio: 30 min on T-mill. Again, no problem with SOB.
FYI to get the approximate squat weight, multiply by .707. This is for a 45 degree incline.

[Kinipela]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

[ASK.]

So I took my measurements and I've lost an inch on my thighs (yay!) but everything else has stayed the same. Ah well, if nothing else, it's motivation to keep on truckin'!

Working a 24 tomorrow, just found out today. So I'm gonna see if I can get in p90x before I go to work since my gym doesn't open till 6am.

hopefully!

Have a good week, buddy. Try to have a stress free week ;) so you don't come home grabbing that beer. That way those thighs will lose another inch with your arms!

Good Luck! Will POWER!

[Free Weight Friedel]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

Congrats and you look awesome!

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anti-bonk
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cawiau
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ShayZ
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Nikhiln25
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dekd
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c0vjek
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longhorns_p
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xStevenx
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Prototyp3
kingjameskjf
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chubbarock
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
Ndeserranno
niCe99
wada
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122855261
stady119
cuse88
ATownDRock
blsmith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122143771&page=15
RichL1982
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122657481
ASK.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460339411#post460339411
DriverDan
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460323431
amuarT
Big Poppa S
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463167351&posted=1#post463167351
j. ViLLA
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122951741
boogie102786
Surive123
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
Ruthless By Nature
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122868171
BIGROC34
Striver
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122922411
Ninjazn
NorthTexasBB
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
sid_drums
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460446271#post460446271
Vytis
Neiderhiser
FrmrHoss
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120494101
tjwoody
Anders0n74
svmoney6
kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
evok
Fire8085
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123037851
MikeDC82
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460765561#post460765561
TimmD
Lukas13
gymratluke
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
VAPump
Husky Bob
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459719991#post459719991
Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
Leanripped
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459449321#post459449321
2.0Tsunami
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563
all_american
A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
krush777
ZombieEater
johnel1984
Bear165
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
History in Effect
arob10
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
shounick
ugerti



Women's

MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121338701
Sassy64
cactusflower
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122802661
SheWulf
jkliveng
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171
Sky22
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122837291
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122866061
Major T
xXJennyXx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463230841
Ms_Doodikins
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458812371&welcome=true
Mrkfaad
mandyy87
MsClickClick
carbonmade78
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
HappySnowBunny
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
Kinipela
MsTropix
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121228781
push_it
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122915891
samalmas
Isidith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122857351
andreams1
KRAZA00
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=462006831#post462006831
PinkLilStar
micoolah
vanillabn
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113918891
kudostojen
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122845281
SexyBack
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5540003&page=172
DomesticDiva
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463017211
19again
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1229
hyacinth30
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122893251
brittanyhayden
Rozlyn27
MsTropix_ll
Jlock126
sammykapp
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115598021&page=74
Fightingenetics
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111680521
swindled
trudyelizabeth
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123248181




CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED TWO WEEKS OF POSTING - Disqualified

Logtrog
MWest815
ryanlsaunders
hope2bme
bri87
Back Double Biceps18
Ripnlean
tnagger
Yogurt
lildude15612000
King 13
x_aDrenaLine_x
EvanAlmighty
DrewDeezy
FireBurner
MiguelR
Brothylated
Ivandabest
Averagebeast
wannaBcop
Ephmommy2
mariplay2004
jezebelFTW
Callie7


CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED ONE WEEK OF POSTING

Tyler44
xStevenx
wada
Lukas13
all_american
johnel1984
RenegadeUR
ATownDRock
amuarT
Ninjazn
vylan
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
ZombieEater
stady119
Spectra360
Leanripped
ugerti
mandyy87
samalmas
cactusflower
Mrkfaad
vanillabn
trudyelizabeth
PinkLilStar
Jlock126


CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT

Durmoot
PressEnter


**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #6 has ended!

[Free Weight Friedel]

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CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE POSTED in Week # 7
(names in bold)

Men's

WIULifter
Greek_Elite
RenegadeUR
getbustered
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122740551
JaySinX
ronniec02
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459632161#post459632161
anti-bonk
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122879421
cawiau
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112815821&page=146
ShayZ
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974611
Nikhiln25
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122820961
mts6175
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122876921
Tyler44
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123074331
dekd
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460253961#post460253961
Michael Bao
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121671211
c0vjek
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122695981
longhorns_p
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
xStevenx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974431
Prototyp3
kingjameskjf
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115012401
dktang7
chubbarock
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
Ndeserranno
niCe99
wada
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122855261
cuse88
ATownDRock
blsmith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122143771&page=15
RichL1982
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122657481
ASK.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460339411#post460339411
DriverDan
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460323431
amuarT
Big Poppa S
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463167351&posted=1#post463167351
j. ViLLA
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122951741
boogie102786
Surive123
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
Ruthless By Nature
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122868171
BIGROC34
Striver
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122922411
Ninjazn
NorthTexasBB
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
sid_drums
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460446271#post460446271
Vytis
Neiderhiser
FrmrHoss
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120494101
tjwoody
Anders0n74
svmoney6
kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
evok
Fire8085
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123037851
MikeDC82
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460765561#post460765561
TimmD
Lukas13
gymratluke
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
VAPump
Husky Bob
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459719991#post459719991
Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
Leanripped
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459449321#post459449321
2.0Tsunami
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563
all_american
A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
krush777
ZombieEater
Bear165
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
History in Effect
arob10
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
shounick
ugerti



Women's

MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121338701
Sassy64
SheWulf
jkliveng
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171
Sky22
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122837291
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122866061
Major T
xXJennyXx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463230841
Ms_Doodikins
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458812371&welcome=true
Mrkfaad
mandyy87
MsClickClick
carbonmade78
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
HappySnowBunny
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
Kinipela
MsTropix
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121228781
push_it
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122915891
samalmas
Isidith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122857351
andreams1
KRAZA00
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=462006831#post462006831
micoolah
vanillabn
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113918891
kudostojen
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122845281
SexyBack
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5540003&page=172
DomesticDiva
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463017211
19again
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1229
hyacinth30
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122893251
brittanyhayden
Rozlyn27
MsTropix_ll
sammykapp
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115598021&page=74
Fightingenetics
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111680521
swindled
trudyelizabeth
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123248181




CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED TWO WEEKS OF POSTING - Disqualified

Jlock126
PinkLilStar
cactusflower
johnel1984
stady119
Logtrog
MWest815
ryanlsaunders
hope2bme
bri87
Back Double Biceps18
Ripnlean
tnagger
Yogurt
lildude15612000
King 13
x_aDrenaLine_x
EvanAlmighty
DrewDeezy
FireBurner
MiguelR
Brothylated
Ivandabest
Averagebeast
wannaBcop
Ephmommy2
mariplay2004
jezebelFTW
Callie7


CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED ONE WEEK OF POSTING


TimmD
ronniec02
Tyler44
xStevenx
wada
Lukas13
all_american
RenegadeUR
ATownDRock
amuarT
Ninjazn
vylan
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
ZombieEater
Spectra360
Leanripped
ugerti
mandyy87
samalmas
Mrkfaad
vanillabn
trudyelizabeth
xXJennyXx

CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT

Durmoot
PressEnter


**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #7 runs from 4/19 to 4/25 at midnight. You must post at least one time before midnight on 4/25. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you are disqualified.

[Rozlyn27]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


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Awesome!!! You look amazing! My current goal is to be where you're at!

Good job girl!

[Rozlyn27]

An inch on your thighs is great! Congrats on the progress.

Do you have a journal?? I thought you did for some reason, but I can't find one :confused: Good luck with the 24 tomorrow... that is rough!!

Thanks alot! And I did have a journal, but I'm so terrible with keeping up on them, I let it fall by the wayside. Much easier to just post in this!


Have a good week, buddy. Try to have a stress free week ;) so you don't come home grabbing that beer. That way those thighs will lose another inch with your arms!

Good Luck! Will POWER!


Haha, my ex didn't want them so I dumped them down the sink :O Will power indeed!

I was not looking forwards to getting up in the morning at 5 to get my workout in and said "eff it" and wasn't going to cook up all my food for tomorrow. Then read this thread and cooked up my food! I'm off to bed pretty quick here so I can muster up the motivation to get up in the morning! Have a great Monday all!

[Greek_Elite]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

wow lookin great! keep it up!


ughh just realized i have a 10 page paper due tomorrow... looks like its going to be a long night with very little sleep since still have to be up at 7 for internship :mad:

going to try to get a little cardio in sometime tho even though its an 'off' day for me.. cleaning out the fridge and freezer of all unnecessary/crap food and stocking with my cutting diet, need to see some fibraz :cool:

keep it goin strong everyone!

[Michael Bao]

I need to start sleeping earlier lol.

[blsmith]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

You look great! Congratulations! You'll be in figure in no time! :)

[anti-bonk]

My evaluation for this week:

Good- I am over the stomach flu.
Bad- I think my weight loss last week was only from being sick.
Good- I went for a nasty 10 mile mountainbike ride yesterday.
Bad- We went to a chinese buffet after bike ride.
Good- I have a friend coming in from out of state for 4 or 5 days this week.
Bad- I won't be able to get to the gym and we will be eating out.
Good- I am gonna try to start commuting by mountain bike to work.
Bad- I should have been commuting for 2 weeks already and Week 7 is already here!
Good- There are 10 weeks left

[History in Effect]

Going to crank out chest and triceps today..I can't wait..

[Big Poppa S]

Another bad week in the books... I really need to start racking up some good weeks to catch up!!

[GettingfitAgain]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg


Great job!

[slvrwolf1]

How is everyone doing, I went away end of last week for a camping trip and have not been on. I will have to go back a few pages and review I just havent had time yet. Camping trip went good I caught about 60 lbs of catfish and I did cheat a little with diet. I had dr pepper for the first time in a long time. I brung lots of water too tho. I got in a lot of exercise carrying wood building fire setting up camp so I dont feel I missed any workouts lol. There was this one huge log I drug out of the woods for everyone to sit on and it was a great challenge and doing it in sand was awesome leg workout.

[johnel1984]

when did the week end? i thought i had until today to post but looks like the 2 weeks passed...

[getbustered]

Another bad week in the books... I really need to start racking up some good weeks to catch up!!

Amen, brother.

I have myself convinced that I'm kicking it into high gear as of today. Last week was less than optimal, lol.

[JaySinX]

2nd day at new gym, pretty good workout today, weighed in at 187,broke 190 for the 1st time in a while, down 4 from last week, hope everyone else is doing well

[kudostojen]

Good Morning all. It looks like everyone had a great week. There's some real good progress going on. I am surprised by the amount of people who have been disqualified already for missing 2 weeks of posting. Too bad. :(

I'm back from Vegas and it's back to the grind. I haven't hit the gym in 6 days and my muscles are looking a little deflated but it was a nice break (except for the 10hrs of walking done daily). I'm going to hit legs hard today and shock the crap out of my body. I'm back on my diet but it won't be as strict at it was once before. I'm going to allow fatty meats like pork and eat more steak and ground beef which will give me more options (more keto style).

I've gained a few pounds while off my diet and i'm hoping it doesn't take too long to shed, and i hope it's mostly water. ;)

It's good to be back.

[2.0Tsunami]

burned out :( I need to take a couple of days off to regroup.

[ShayZ]

gonna kill it this week

[NorthTexasBB]

wooooo....weighed in this morning and have dropped below 245 for the first time in 2 years

feelsgoodman.jpg

[ossumday1]

Starting week 2 of my CL stack today...upper body routine on tap for this afternoon

[Husky Bob]

FYI to get the approximate squat weight, multiply by .707. This is for a 45 degree incline.

Awesome! Thanks brah!

Bob

[hyacinth30]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

You look awesome, congrats! Wish my stomach looked like that!

[vanillabn]

Woohoo... Monday morning and a whole new week!! Let's DO THIS everyone!! :D

[RUTHL3SS]

I finally crossed over into my fraternity. Long weekend finally over. PI KAPPA PHI!

[Husky Bob]

Back

Pulldowns: 130x12, 130x9, 120x10, 120x10

1 Arm DB row: 45x10, 45x10, 45x10, 45x9

Cable Row: 130x10, 130x10, 145x9, 145x8


Traps

DB Shrugs: 65x10, 65x10, 65x9, 65x9, 55x10, 55x10


Biceps

Inc DB Curls: 35x10, 35x9, 30x10, 30x10

Hammer Curls: 40x6, 35x7, 30x7, 25x9


Cardio: 30 min on T-mill

Still getting stronger on most lifts so far, but I'm not losing weight as readily as I planned. However, I've actually tightened my belt by one notch!

Therefore, I believe that although my weight is stable, the composition has changed somewhat.

[Neiderhiser]

Weight is down another 2 lbs this week. Abs are just starting to show, but still have another good 10lbs to lose before you can do your laundry on them ;)

[Husky Bob]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

Will we be seeing some of those bikini pix soon?? You look great!

[gymratluke]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

Wow you look phenominal!!

[gymratluke]

First day of morning training started today with a HUGE leg workout! Vegas in 3 weeks, makin a big push til then...

[arob10]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg

2 quick things...congrats on looking pretty fit already and ohh man what are you going to look like when the contest is done wow

[cawiau]

2nd day at new gym, pretty good workout today, weighed in at 187,broke 190 for the 1st time in a while, down 4 from last week, hope everyone else is doing well


wooooo....weighed in this morning and have dropped below 245 for the first time in 2 years

feelsgoodman.jpg


Weight is down another 2 lbs this week. Abs are just starting to show, but still have another good 10lbs to lose before you can do your laundry on them ;)

Congrats you guys! Motivate me to keep pushing, I have been slacking big time:(

[kingfame32]

FML! WOrkouts have been awesome and I have been feeling great about myself and gaining confidence until..... My knee again! Godugh this sucks! I ****in hate injuries and cant wait till I have health insurance! Hope you all got better luck than me:(

[|progress|]

Sprained the crap out of my hand playing golf this weekend. Going to have to switch to machines this week b/c my grip is shot! Down another 3 lbs now for a total of 8 lbs so far though.

[Nikhiln25]

Been feeling some weird pain in my delts. Hopefully I haven't injured them.. went to AC last night and lost 300 dollars..feels bad man =(

[Kinipela]

Awesome!!! You look amazing! My current goal is to be where you're at!

Good job girl!

Thanks so much!!! I am much more sane now that I got to eat "normal" food, but going back on the diet for sure tomorrow. Fortunately my stomach I think has shrunk so I can't fit that much food in right now, lol.

It's just nice to take a break, but I want the figure look, so I gotta keep trying hard!

Good luck to everyone...not much longer until the end!

[NorthTexasBB]

Thanks so much!!! I am much more sane now that I got to eat "normal" food, but going back on the diet for sure tomorrow. Fortunately my stomach I think has shrunk so I can't fit that much food in right now, lol.

It's just nice to take a break, but I want the figure look, so I gotta keep trying hard!

Good luck to everyone...not much longer until the end!

I hear you about taking a break, cant afford one of those any time soon lol.

[GettingfitAgain]

Been feeling some weird pain in my delts. Hopefully I haven't injured them.. went to AC last night and lost 300 dollars..feels bad man =(

My shoulders have been doing much better since I started incorporating face pulls into my shoulder and back days.

Here is a sample video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kexr7CqnVng

[cawiau]

10 weeks left... anyone has any special plans to rock this thing in the next 12 weeks?

My progress has stalled and not sure what to do:(

[GettingfitAgain]

10 weeks left... anyone has any special plans to rock this thing in the next 12 weeks?

My progress has stalled and not sure what to do:(

Massive amounts of illegal steriods!

Na jk.. I just started taking creatine tho.

How do you determine your progress has stalled? If you are going by the scale that isnt a good indicator. Go by how you look and strength in gym. Take pics, try to break PRs.

Each time you post pics I can see drastic differences in your body Carl.

My plan for the next 10 weeks is to try to add an additional rep or weight to every exercise on each visit. I am also cleaning up the diet to be more of a 40/40/20 split.

I only lost 14 lbs in the following before and afters pics so I figure in 10 more weeks even if I only lose another 15-20 lbs my start/finish pics will be drastically different.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyPw4okCI/AAAAAAAAACI/KSGYwAcdVRE/s800/DSC02199.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOK5qoflI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8FoqQpruwfw/s800/DSC02237-1.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyQBwZ9zI/AAAAAAAAACM/2djpMtyij0Y/s800/DSC02200.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOLPk2vyI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aUDxz7jJb1g/s800/DSC02238-1.JPG

[blsmith]

Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!

[Ndeserranno]

have really hard bio exam Tuesday night will be taking the next few days off.. hoping everyone is keeping at it.

[beefcake66]

Good Morning all. It looks like everyone had a great week. There's some real good progress going on. I am surprised by the amount of people who have been disqualified already for missing 2 weeks of posting. Too bad. :(

I'm back from Vegas and it's back to the grind. I haven't hit the gym in 6 days and my muscles are looking a little deflated but it was a nice break (except for the 10hrs of walking done daily). I'm going to hit legs hard today and shock the crap out of my body. I'm back on my diet but it won't be as strict at it was once before. I'm going to allow fatty meats like pork and eat more steak and ground beef which will give me more options (more keto style).

I've gained a few pounds while off my diet and i'm hoping it doesn't take too long to shed, and i hope it's mostly water. ;)

It's good to be back.

Welcome back Jenn

And happy new contest week to everyone...

It's a busy week for me but I'll try to stay on top of things in here....

[beefcake66]

10 weeks left... anyone has any special plans to rock this thing in the next 12 weeks?

My progress has stalled and not sure what to do:(

I got 6 weeks until surgery, so I'm trying to get the majority of the hard work done between now and then... I'm stepping up my cardio, getting madder at myself for not staying on my diet and now I'm forcing myself better... Been kinda stressed lately with a few life things but that should clear up shortly. I'm seriously going Eat, Sleep, (Work), Train. Social Life = 0... err... less than before, so probably, negative. I'm also at a bit of a plateau, but I'm sure its self-induced (too. much. candy.)


Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!

Have you been good on your diet Brian? Cause if that's on and you're gaining weight... it's either water weight or teh musclez lol. My weight is up the past few days too, it's alright... Just revamp efforts.

[blsmith]

Have you been good on your diet Brian? Cause if that's on and you're gaining weight... it's either water weight or teh musclez lol. My weight is up the past few days too, it's alright... Just revamp efforts.

Not as good as it could be but it hasn't been dreadful, all in all, I am very disappointed in myself.

[beefcake66]

I only lost 14 lbs in the following before and afters pics so I figure in 10 more weeks even if I only lose another 15-20 lbs my start/finish pics will be drastically different.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyPw4okCI/AAAAAAAAACI/KSGYwAcdVRE/s800/DSC02199.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOK5qoflI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8FoqQpruwfw/s800/DSC02237-1.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyQBwZ9zI/AAAAAAAAACM/2djpMtyij0Y/s800/DSC02200.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOLPk2vyI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aUDxz7jJb1g/s800/DSC02238-1.JPG

You're looking good dude!!

I can definitely see changes (tum & back fat = disappearing). My first set of progress pictures I lost about 12lbs and saw similar changes... its nice eh!!! Keep on trucking, you're lookin like a good contender for the prize(s)! Watch out boyz... lol

[GettingfitAgain]

You're looking good dude!!

I can definitely see changes (tum & back fat = disappearing). My first set of progress pictures I lost about 12lbs and saw similar changes... its nice eh!!! Keep on trucking, you're lookin like a good contender for the prize(s)! Watch out boyz... lol

Thanks beefcake! My prize will be when I get my abs to show! Hopefully this year.


Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!

Sounds like your lifting is doing well, great job on the PRs! Feels good to do more during a session.

Are you tracking your foods or planning them out in advance? I eat the same thing for breakfast every single day and similar snacks/meals. Makes it easy to keep track of my cals.

I just started using fitday and it rocks for tracking cals since it also calculates your macros too.

[cawiau]

Massive amounts of illegal steriods!

Na jk.. I just started taking creatine tho.

How do you determine your progress has stalled? If you are going by the scale that isnt a good indicator. Go by how you look and strength in gym. Take pics, try to break PRs.

Each time you post pics I can see drastic differences in your body Carl.

My plan for the next 10 weeks is to try to add an additional rep or weight to every exercise on each visit. I am also cleaning up the diet to be more of a 40/40/20 split.

I only lost 14 lbs in the following before and afters pics so I figure in 10 more weeks even if I only lose another 15-20 lbs my start/finish pics will be drastically different.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyPw4okCI/AAAAAAAAACI/KSGYwAcdVRE/s800/DSC02199.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOK5qoflI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8FoqQpruwfw/s800/DSC02237-1.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S5LyQBwZ9zI/AAAAAAAAACM/2djpMtyij0Y/s800/DSC02200.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_vcF_BfSzwT4/S8oOLPk2vyI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aUDxz7jJb1g/s800/DSC02238-1.JPG

Looking great bro, and amazing difference for 14 lbs loss;)
And so far scale is what I am using as progress... I know it is not ideal, but hey that is what I have.


Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!

DIET, DIET, DIET!


have really hard bio exam Tuesday night will be taking the next few days off.. hoping everyone is keeping at it.

Kill the exam bro!

[cawiau]

I got 6 weeks until surgery, so I'm trying to get the majority of the hard work done between now and then... I'm stepping up my cardio, getting madder at myself for not staying on my diet and now I'm forcing myself better... Been kinda stressed lately with a few life things but that should clear up shortly. I'm seriously going Eat, Sleep, (Work), Train. Social Life = 0... err... less than before, so probably, negative. I'm also at a bit of a plateau, but I'm sure its self-induced (too. much. candy.).

keep pushing and you will brake thru it... currently trying to brake thru a plateau myself

[Fightingenetics]

Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!

You never know! It COULD be muscle :D Optimism will conquer all!

As for updates being missed, I think that happens to all of us. This forum is insanely busy.

Speaking of busy, going to be moving over the next few weeks and taking care of exams and licensing crap. It's a bit overwhelming but I'm starting a new workout program that I feel pretty confident about (thanks Trudy!). Hopefully that will keep me at it!

[blsmith]

DIET, DIET, DIET!



I know. I 'veactually been given a full diet plan. All my meals laid out for me. I just have to get my wife to agree that I can purchase the foods on the list.


You never know! It COULD be muscle :D Optimism will conquer all!

I hope so. I am sure some is, but it's not all muscle. :o


As for updates being missed, I think that happens to all of us. This forum is insanely busy.

Yeah, I can understand that once or twice, but 4 straight times. Kinda gets to a guy...


Speaking of busy, going to be moving over the next few weeks and taking care of exams and licensing crap. It's a bit overwhelming but I'm starting a new workout program that I feel pretty confident about (thanks Trudy!). Hopefully that will keep me at it!

Good luck with the new program. Hope you do well with it. :)

[MsTropix]

My evaluation for this week:

Good- I am over the stomach flu.
Bad- I think my weight loss last week was only from being sick.
Good- I went for a nasty 10 mile mountainbike ride yesterday.
Bad- We went to a chinese buffet after bike ride.
Good- I have a friend coming in from out of state for 4 or 5 days this week.
Bad- I won't be able to get to the gym and we will be eating out.
Good- I am gonna try to start commuting by mountain bike to work.
Bad- I should have been commuting for 2 weeks already and Week 7 is already here!
Good- There are 10 weeks left

Thats way funny.


Congrats you guys! Motivate me to keep pushing, I have been slacking big time:(

Why is Mi Valentine slippin up? You better get back on track or you will lose pride in your 100 pounds+ lost!

BLSmith:
Cheer up. You have made it this far you are a man with a plan so Git R Done.

http://www.ridewithpride.net/images/YouCanDoIt.jpg


I have cut back on my cals even more yet again. I need to see more progress than this. I skipped my update photos I said I would post on the 16th. I just couldnt bare to see a lack of improvements. I fasted yesterday and somewhat today as well, to help push me thru this stubborn plateau.

[vylan]

finally got over this nasty cold ive had for the past week. hope everyone else is staying well

[Major T]

Thanks so much!!! I am much more sane now that I got to eat "normal" food, but going back on the diet for sure tomorrow. Fortunately my stomach I think has shrunk so I can't fit that much food in right now, lol.

It's just nice to take a break, but I want the figure look, so I gotta keep trying hard!

Good luck to everyone...not much longer until the end!

Great stuff!! You're well on your way girl!!

[push_it]

Feeling quite frustrated right now. I still havent lost weight and I have treid increasing cardio and decreasing cals. I am wondering when my metabolism left me, where it went and why it decided to go? :confused: :mad:

[19again]

I hate when I have an unplanned cheat, ha.

Anyway Tuesday is my birthday so I had planned on that night having my cheat meal, but my grandmother made me a lemon pie today so I could have it on tuesday. (I was home for the weekend, so she made it before I had to head back to school). Anyway I cut into it before I left home so the family could get their share too (and so I wouldn't be bringing the whole thing back with me ;) ). So good, but bad me had seconds.



Birthdays don't count as cheat days :) Hope it's a HAPPY ONE!!

[MsTropix]

My weight is on the move as of today, so I hope to see a weight change by one or two numbers by mornin. I just want to reach my 25 pound mark and reboot which is only 2 pounds away now.

I didnt wake up 1 or 2 pounds lighter, lol. This whole losing weight business is a trip. Trial and error. Its all good.

[19again]

I am down 12.4 pounds for the challenge so far! My next short term goal is 12.6 more pounds by June 5. That is the day my daughter graduates from high school.

The past two weeks were pretty much write-offs for me. Being in Florida for the week may have improved my legs by walking a bazillion miles (give or take a few ) but really did nothing for my weight and strength training. Then I was lucky enough to catch the chest/head cold the kids were passing around to each other in Florida on the bus ride home. So this entire week I have spent hacking and sneezing and feeling like... well you know... Today I am finally feeling like I can tolerate being upright for more than a couple minutes. The diet stayed in check all week, but the workouts were non-existant.

But I am back at it today! Even got up at 5:15 AM... yes AM to do some cardio

Good Luck to all in Week 7... Almost to the half way mark! GO US!

[arob10]

Been feeling some weird pain in my delts. Hopefully I haven't injured them.. went to AC last night and lost 300 dollars..feels bad man =(

AC is the devil man thats why im glad i moved to clifton from hammonton(25mins from AC) take that anger out of the weights this week haha

[DriverDan]

10 weeks left... anyone has any special plans to rock this thing in the next 12 weeks?

My progress has stalled and not sure what to do:(
Track your diet closely, eat correctly, and workout hard.


Not like anyone will care since my last 4 updates went unnoticed...

Had a great workout with 3 PRs last night, but scale shows a total so far of a GAIN of 3.9 pounds. I am sure it's not all muscle...ARGH!
Are you measuring your waist? You may be surprised.

[dktang7]

Awesome work gettingfitagain. I bet you feel awesome!

[xStevenx]

Here are some update shots!

Back Progress since Start
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/likeaknife86/backprogress.jpg

Ab Progress since Start
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/likeaknife86/abprogress.jpg

I know different lighting but still get improvement!

Checked my arm measurement. 14.5 at start and 14.5 today and leaner!

[WIULifter]

did the most physical activity today ive had in about a month or more. Im hoping to be able to start hitting the weights Monday......im stoked.

[evok]

So I'm slowly increasing my bench (i'm at 165 started at 135 3weeks ago). How long would or does it take to get up to 225?

[xStevenx]

So I'm slowly increasing my bench (i'm at 165 started at 135 3weeks ago). How long would or does it take to get up to 225?

cant really answer that. too many factors, like diet, and training. Just add two 2.5lb plates each week that would be like 12 weeks taking it slow

[Kinipela]

Here are some update shots!

Back Progress since Start
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/likeaknife86/backprogress.jpg

Ab Progress since Start
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/likeaknife86/abprogress.jpg

I know different lighting but still get improvement!

Checked my arm measurement. 14.5 at start and 14.5 today and leaner!

You definitely look leaner. Awesome!

[NorthTexasBB]

10 weeks left... anyone has any special plans to rock this thing in the next 12 weeks?

My progress has stalled and not sure what to do:(

drop the calories

[chipperd]

did arms today happy with my weight a total loss of 13 pounds,the thing is now i feel weak.it will come back ,i hope

[xStevenx]

You definitely look leaner. Awesome!

thanks!

[COUNTRYMIKE]

For anyone who is interested in a great promo.....check this out, alot of prizes to be won :)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123921981

[***8ness8***]

So I'm slowly increasing my bench (i'm at 165 started at 135 3weeks ago). How long would or does it take to get up to 225?

Great progress so far!, really hard to say, I have a friend who was able to increase his bench from around 165 to 225 in only a couple months, however I still struggle to do 225 after a year, so genetics can also play a role! I found for me I plateaued around 205, but i have a relatively small build

[Free Weight Friedel]

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[hardy the body]

Im gonna be going on a short week tour with my band and will be away from the weights, anyone got any helpful advice?

[Anders0n74]

Quarter of a way through my 2 month carb cycling plan! Down -15lbs and every lift has increased! My heart rate has plummeted when doing cardio, used to be 172 and now I'm resting at 130 after 30+ minutes of hard cardio! No progress picks yet, I'm waiting for the big one in June.

[carbonmade78]

Im gonna be going on a short week tour with my band and will be away from the weights, anyone got any helpful advice?

Umm...do a lot of body weight exercises? Pushups, pullups, etc.. Or some plyo kind of stuff. Jump squats, mountain climbers, etc. I'm assuming you don't have a way to take any kind of resistance stuff with you? (bands, dumbbells..?)

[History in Effect]

Good morning fellow OBF'ers..lol

[beefcake66]

Im gonna be going on a short week tour with my band and will be away from the weights, anyone got any helpful advice?

drumming is a pretty damn good cardio exercise in itself lol...
but yea, calisthenics work...

[hyacinth30]

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Not open to Canadians. Bummer :( Training with Ava would be out of this world!!!

[GettingfitAgain]

Here are some update shots!

Back Progress since Start

I know different lighting but still get improvement!

Checked my arm measurement. 14.5 at start and 14.5 today and leaner!

Great job! you can see your body leaning out with more definition.

[Vytis]

Thanks T, but I am nearing the end of my rope, if I am to be honest.


Yes, I did...practically even from when I least measured 3 weeks before the contest (maybe a 1/4" difference if that)

There's still a lot of time left to get this done Brian. How's the diet these days. Mind sharing your plan?

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Not open to Canadians. Bummer :( Training with Ava would be out of this world!!!Yes it would!!!, I think I just might have to get a sex change and enter that contest :D

[blsmith]

There's still a lot of time left to get this done Brian. How's the diet these days. Mind sharing your plan?

it is going to be changing this week. I just have to go to the store and get the stuff I need. I will let you know more soon...

I am sure that, I am not losing because of stress, (I have done some stress eating) just so much going on right now. I just don't feel like this is my #1 priority right now...

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Thanks T, but I am nearing the end of my rope, if I am to be honest.


Yes, I did...practically even from when I least measured 3 weeks before the contest (maybe a 1/4" difference if that)You know I am always here for you, anything you need just ask... seriously I'll help you out any way that I can, PM me if you want to talk about it :)

[2.0Tsunami]

I've been very emo the last couple of days. I quit smoking. I read in the MISC about how some 22 year old kid just died of lung cancer, his screen name was StephenHawking...that was enough to make me quit that instance. I turned around and smashed my box of cigarettes and threw them in the trash and have not looked back.

The thing that really scares me is that I've had lung issues for the past 6+ months and they don't know what it is. IDK, I had tried to quit before but nothing really hit home until I read about that kid. I'm not sure if its the withdrawls or the fact that it scares the **** out of me, but I'm constantly fighting back tears. :(

[DomesticDiva]

it is going to be changing this week. I just have to go to the store and get the stuff I need. I will let you know more soon...

I am sure that, I am not losing because of stress, (I have done some stress eating) just so much going on right now. I just don't feel like this is my #1 priority right now...

I don't know what you're going through, but I know what it's like to be in a stressful situation beyond my control and mindlessly eat because...well, that's what I do. I hope that whatever is causing your stress will be settled soon. In the meanwhile, take care of yourself!

You have what it takes to overcome stressful eating. Try to put it in your mind not to self medicate. Remember that the stress doesn't really go away when you stuff it down inside you with food. You will have to deal with it later with the addition of an extra layer of fat and health complications that go along with it. Try to find an outlet for your stress and get it out before it eats you up.

I have found that helps to keep food that I would mindlessly munch out on of sight (out of sight, out of mind). Have on hand the foods you need to eat (I know what a struggle this can be, especially when trying to feed a family on budget). And make the time to train when you can. If you can't make it to the gym, at least go for a walk...something...ANYTHING! Exercise really is a great stress reducer, if you make yourself take that first step to actually begin.

You can do this. Never give up on yourself!

[Kinipela]

Not open to Canadians. Bummer :( Training with Ava would be out of this world!!!

Agreed! She is my super idol! I can only DREAM of having her figure for now.

[Kinipela]

I've been very emo the last couple of days. I quit smoking. I read in the MISC about how some 22 year old kid just died of lung cancer, his screen name was StephenHawking...that was enough to make me quit that instance. I turned around and smashed my box of cigarettes and threw them in the trash and have not looked back.

The thing that really scares me is that I've had lung issues for the past 6+ months and they don't know what it is. IDK, I had tried to quit before but nothing really hit home until I read about that kid. I'm not sure if its the withdrawls or the fact that it scares the **** out of me, but I'm constantly fighting back tears. :(


Well good for you for quitting cold turkey like that. I've been so fortunate to never having even wanted to try cigarettes. Yuck. What type of lung issues have you been having? I'm assuming you went to the doctor to get it checked out. They do blood work? If they didn't find anything, try not to let it worry you so much. You've only stopped smoking for a few days now, let your body get used to this. It will probably take a little bit of time. Hope everything works out for you! And again, congrats on stopping smoking!

[2.0Tsunami]

Well good for you for quitting cold turkey like that. I've been so fortunate to never having even wanted to try cigarettes. Yuck. What type of lung issues have you been having? I'm assuming you went to the doctor to get it checked out. They do blood work? If they didn't find anything, try not to let it worry you so much. You've only stopped smoking for a few days now, let your body get used to this. It will probably take a little bit of time. Hope everything works out for you! And again, congrats on stopping smoking!
Yeah, I've had a bunch of tests. 2 ct scans, several xrays, sonograms, ekg etcs. They eventually found a 'nodule' on my first ct scan. Only reason they found it was b/c I went to the ER around 5am b/c of chest pain. I had a followup and it was still there but it seemed to have gotten a little smaller. They're just watching it for now...my white blood count was high and inflammation was up based on a SED rate test (IIRC). I have another appt. in 6 months so hopefully it will have improved.

I've learned to cope with it the discomfort and have been able to have good workouts but I can always feel pressure in the edges of my ribcage and chest. Hopefully, quitting smoking will help correct whatever is happening.

[NorthTexasBB]

Afternoon everyone, got arms/shoulders later today classes are starting to slow down as the semester finishes up and I find my self having alot more free time...to bad the weather has been terrible the last few days.

[beefcake66]

Yeah, I've had a bunch of tests. 2 ct scans, several xrays, sonograms, ekg etcs. They eventually found a 'nodule' on my first ct scan. Only reason they found it was b/c I went to the ER around 5am b/c of chest pain. I had a followup and it was still there but it seemed to have gotten a little smaller. They're just watching it for now...my white blood count was high and inflammation was up based on a SED rate test (IIRC). I have another appt. in 6 months so hopefully it will have improved.

I've learned to cope with it the discomfort and have been able to have good workouts but I can always feel pressure in the edges of my ribcage and chest. Hopefully, quitting smoking will help correct whatever is happening.

Good for you quitting dude!!!
Hopefully all that stuff clears up for you...

[ugerti]

Making slow progress. Need to eat more protein.

[kudostojen]

Not open to Canadians. Bummer :( Training with Ava would be out of this world!!!

agreed. :(

[shounick]

Im gonna be going on a short week tour with my band and will be away from the weights, anyone got any helpful advice?

Depending on where you are staying, hotels will usually have a small fitness room with cardio equipment and some machines that can help you get a workout in. Can always jog through the neighborhood or around town wherever you are. What is the name of your band?

[MsTropix]

Good afternoon OBF Family!


I've been very emo the last couple of days. I quit smoking. I read in the MISC about how some 22 year old kid just died of lung cancer, his screen name was StephenHawking...that was enough to make me quit that instance. I turned around and smashed my box of cigarettes and threw them in the trash and have not looked back.

The thing that really scares me is that I've had lung issues for the past 6+ months and they don't know what it is. IDK, I had tried to quit before but nothing really hit home until I read about that kid. I'm not sure if its the withdrawls or the fact that it scares the **** out of me, but I'm constantly fighting back tears. :(

Oh wow. Its good to see that you have emotions on such an important topic. So many people just dont take smoking and its risks seriously, even when they have witnessed the deaths and damages within their own family or friends.

Congtatulations to your decision to quit smoking! I saw a chart in my doctors office (that I look at every visit) of a set of lungs at each stage after one stops smoking and it explains how the lungs heal over 1 hour, 2 weeks, 3 months, 1 yr, 5 yrs, 10 yrs, etc. and how each healing stage adds years back to your life. You should look at one.

There is a pill you can get at the health store specifically for lung maintanance. I bought a few bottles of it when I quit smoking myself in 2006.

There is also a hand size blowing machine that you get get off the internet or from your doctor. You blow into it and it tells you how much strength you have in your lungs and it makes you cough, which will help extract the gunk in your lungs. I do not know what that gadget is called.

I started stealing my dads MOORE cigarettes on my way to school in 6th grade. I never stopped until I was 34 years old. :(

God bless your lungs and health, 2.0Tsunami.
*I am gonna sign out now because my daughter has a note for you too tsunami.




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[MsTropix_ll]

i've been very emo the last couple of days. I quit smoking. I read in the misc about how some 22 year old kid just died of lung cancer, his screen name was stephenhawking...that was enough to make me quit that instance. I turned around and smashed my box of cigarettes and threw them in the trash and have not looked back.

The thing that really scares me is that i've had lung issues for the past 6+ months and they don't know what it is. Idk, i had tried to quit before but nothing really hit home until i read about that kid. I'm not sure if its the withdrawls or the fact that it scares the **** out of me, but i'm constantly fighting back tears. :(


o wow this is great news. I just quit smoking too about 6 + months ago. If you really want it you will do it. I was smoking since i was 11 yes 11 i am now about to turn 21 and i feel great, better then i ever did. And once you stop for good man you will see the difference in your health and how you feel. You will be able to smell better and everything. Im glad that we have one less person in this world who has a smaller chance of making the cigg companys our moneyand health. Great job and hang n there its not as hard as it seems and you will be free.

[2.0Tsunami]

thx for the support guys...This actually isn't my first time to quit. I quit for about 8 months and started up again last summer. It makes me wonder if I had never started back, would I even be having problems now? idk...the good thing is that I can already notice a difference in energy. The bad thing is that I'm eating candy :p...could be worse though.

[Spectra360]

Hey everyone! Looks like we're getting close to the halfway point, how is everyone doing so far?

[trudyelizabeth]

I was starting to feel a little weak from all of the cutting so I up-ed my macros for four days and then hit the diet again today. I'm feeling really good now. I think this weekend was the first time I've had butter in about two months.

I lifted this morning and did some cardio jump roping. If you want to see if your in shape grab a jump rope and see how long you can go. It's not as easy as it was when you were a kid.

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Yay! So did my first bikini show! Now time to work on Figure, which is where I really want to be! : ) Here are 2 pictures I was able to get for now. I can definitely see where I still need to work, def need to lean up my abs and legs...gotta put on more muscle anyhow for figure. But even since the start of the contest I can see a huge difference. Yay!


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA1.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/Vraslli/FA2.jpg:eek: :o

[COUNTRYMIKE]

I'm going to be updating the prize list in a little while and adding "Magnum Nutraceuticals" to the companys who are donating prizes.

[blsmith]

I'm going to be updating the prize list in a little while and adding "Magnum Nutraceuticals" to the companys who are donating prizes.

That is awesome Mike! On behalf of everyone, thanks! :)

[COUNTRYMIKE]

That is awesome Mike! On behalf of everyone, thanks! :)You guys are more then welcome, All of you are busting you butts in this contest and deserve as much prizes as you can get..

[kudostojen]

All of you are busting you butts in this contest

Yes we are, and we're seeing great results. :D

[19again]

Im gonna be going on a short week tour with my band and will be away from the weights, anyone got any helpful advice?

Do all the roadie work yourself?? :D

[19again]

I've been very emo the last couple of days. I quit smoking. I read in the MISC about how some 22 year old kid just died of lung cancer, his screen name was StephenHawking...that was enough to make me quit that instance. I turned around and smashed my box of cigarettes and threw them in the trash and have not looked back.

The thing that really scares me is that I've had lung issues for the past 6+ months and they don't know what it is. IDK, I had tried to quit before but nothing really hit home until I read about that kid. I'm not sure if its the withdrawls or the fact that it scares the **** out of me, but I'm constantly fighting back tears. :(

Good for you! BE STRONG!!!!! I lost my mom to emphysema from smoking... it's not a pretty sight! STAY HEALTHY!!! YOU CAN DO IT! I have faith in you!!!!

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Yes we are, and we're seeing great results. :DHeck yeah!!! :D

[Tyler44]

After a bad diet weekend I am back on the horse. I oddly look leaner after a day of cheating, not sure the deal.

[DriverDan]

I'm going out of town from Thu to Sun for a wedding. There will be lots of food, booze, and (hopefully) women involved. Sadly no lifting but I consider it an acceptable tradeoff ;) Progress is going great, I should break 150 lbs tomorrow.

[BeardBrahhh]

I cheated quite a bit on my diet this week! Haha time to get back on track... Hope everyone is doing well.

[dekd]

Got some really tough competition.. I gotta push the pace even more now

[ASK.]

Thank You for even more prizes! WooHoo!
Now only if i can place, to receive some prizes :)

[HALOBRYAN]

Mike im srs tempted in using the EC stack i look at the rule but there nothing there regarding ephedrine, Ph, or steroids. Is it ok if i use it?

please do not comment whether is good or bad for my health, I have done ton of reading regarding how to use it the right way, keep track of my blood pressure(Im in the medical magnet in my school and learn how to read it correctly), and also know how to read my bpm.

[NorthTexasBB]

Finished shoulders/arms, sick routine and solid progress....

[RichL1982]

Just got in my MGN Protein Isolate CAKE BATTER!!!! Can't wait to try it!

[FrmrHoss]

This has been a good week for me, but I know a bunch of you out there have been killing it nonstop so I've got a lot more work to do :)

[niCe99]

post for the week

hope everyone is doing well with their goals

[MsTropix]

I am down one more pound as of this morning bringing me to my current goal of 332. I chose that odd number because that is how much I weighed on my trip to Georgia last year. Just one pound more and I will have reached an even 25. YahOoOoOoOoOoOoOo!!!!! The last weight I can remember being before before 332 was 305, so 305 is my next BIG number to catch!

http://www.orkutscrapping.net/img/Smiley-Moods/excited.gif

[cawiau]

I am down one more pound as of this morning bringing me to my current goal of 332. I chose that odd number because that is how much I weighed on my trip to Georgia last year. Just one pound more and I will have reached an even 25. YahOoOoOoOoOoOoOo!!!!! The last weight I can remember being before before 332 was 305, so 305 is my next BIG number to catch!

http://www.orkutscrapping.net/img/Smiley-Moods/excited.gif



Congrats Chica! You are rocking;)

[BIGROC34]

Congrats to everyone who is still in the game. Congrats to everyone who lost weight this past week, gained muscle or set any PRs!

It was another good week for me, I checked in with another 2lb lost that takes me down to 223 lbs. and a total weight loss of 15 lbs. this far.

I am starting a new lifting routine on Thursday that will be a 4 day split consisting of 1 Main Compund lift each day and 2 accessory excercises. For the last set of each excercise I will be going to failure and each week I will increase the weights by 10%.

My knee that I had reconstructive surgery on has been giving me a little grief everysince last Saturday when I did a 60 minute HIIT session. I think I over did it but the IPOD was rocking and I was feeling so good I just kept going and going. Bad move, but I am working thru it.

10 Weeks............

Good Luck to All!

[Kinipela]

I am down one more pound as of this morning bringing me to my current goal of 332. I chose that odd number because that is how much I weighed on my trip to Georgia last year. Just one pound more and I will have reached an even 25. YahOoOoOoOoOoOoOo!!!!! The last weight I can remember being before before 332 was 305, so 305 is my next BIG number to catch!

http://www.orkutscrapping.net/img/Smiley-Moods/excited.gif


Awesome! Keep it up! You're positive attitude is so motivating! :D

[vanillabn]

I am down one more pound as of this morning bringing me to my current goal of 332. I chose that odd number because that is how much I weighed on my trip to Georgia last year. Just one pound more and I will have reached an even 25. YahOoOoOoOoOoOoOo!!!!! The last weight I can remember being before before 332 was 305, so 305 is my next BIG number to catch!

http://www.orkutscrapping.net/img/Smiley-Moods/excited.gif

Great job -- you're doing awesome!!

[Free Weight Friedel]

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****COMPANIES WHO HAVE DONATED PRIZES****


Men's Transformation



1st Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Muscle Growth System - Lean Muscle Mass
SNS - Focus XT
Animal - Animal PAK
CEL - Choice of Non-PH Product
Biotivia - ProMax
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 3 Products + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - 2 lb IsoFlex (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/iso.html
ERGOGENIX - AfterMath (Choice of Flavor)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
SciVation - Solution 5, Small Xtend
Tortured Clothing - Rising Phoenix T-Shirt
Anabolic Innovations - Product of Choice
E-pharm - 3 bottles of 11-OXO
FWF MOD Reps



2nd Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Muscle Growth System - Lean Muscle Mass
Animal - Animal PAK
Biotivia - ProMax
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 2 Products + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - 2 lb IsoFlex (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/iso.html
ERGOGENIX - AfterMath (Choice of Flavor)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
SciVation - Solution 5, Small Xtend
Tortured Clothing - Rising Phoenix T-Shirt
Anabolic Innovations - Product of Choice
E-pharm - 3 bottles of 11-OXO
FWF MOD Reps



3rd Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Muscle Growth System - Lean Muscle Mass
Animal - Animal PAK
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 1 Product + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - 2 lb IsoFlex (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/iso.html
ERGOGENIX - AfterMath (Choice of Flavor)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
Tortured Clothing - Gym Tote Bag
E-pharm - 2 bottles of 11-OXO
FWF MOD Reps


4th Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Muscle Growth System - Lean Muscle Mass
Animal - Animal PAK
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 1 Product + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - 2 lb IsoFlex (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/iso.html
ERGOGENIX - AfterMath (Choice of Flavor)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
Tortured Clothing - Gym Tote Bag
E-pharm - 2 bottles of 11-OXO
FWF MOD Reps


5th Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Muscle Growth System - Lean Muscle Mass
SNS - Focus XT
Animal - Animal PAK
CEL - Choice of Non-PH Product
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 1 Product + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - 2 lb IsoFlex (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/iso.html
ERGOGENIX - AfterMath (Choice of Flavor)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
Tortured Clothing - Gym Tote Bag
E-pharm - 2 bottles of 11-OXO
FWF MOD Reps


Women's Transformation


1st Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Weight Loss Series - Stimulant Free Weight Loss
SNS - Focus XT
Animal - Animal PAK
CEL - Choice of Non-PH Product
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 2 Products + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - IsoFemme (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/isofemme.html
ERGOGENIX - ErgoBurn (120 ct bottle)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
SciVation - Solution 5, Small Xtend
Tortured Clothing - Dying Love T-Shirt
Anabolic Innovations - Product of Choice
FWF MOD Reps


2nd Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Weight Loss Series - Stimulant Free Weight Loss
Animal - Animal PAK
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 1 Product + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - IsoFemme (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/isofemme.html
ERGOGENIX - ErgoBurn (120 ct bottle)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
SciVation - Solution 5, Small Xtend
Tortured Clothing - Dying Love T-Shirt
Anabolic Innovations - Product of Choice
FWF MOD Reps


3rd Place

CELLUCOR - Cellucor Kit - Weight Loss Series - Stimulant Free Weight Loss
Animal - Animal PAK
CEL - Choice of Non-PH Product
Thermogum - 1 Case (12 packs)
Myogenix - Hypershock, Aftershock, Myo Lean Evolution (Choice of Flavor on All 3)
FUSION BODYBUILDING - Choice of 1 Product + SUB Q, FUBAR, & SHUT-EYE Samples
Double T Sports - NO-Beta 180, CreaDyl (both flavors), GlutaCene (all 3 flavors), BetaCene (both flavors), NitroMine 200 and TestX6
AllMax Nutrition - IsoFemme (Choice of Flavor)http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/isofemme.html
ERGOGENIX - ErgoBurn (120 ct bottle)
Sportpharma - Choice of 1 Product
SciVation - Solution 5, Small Xtend
Tortured Clothing - Gym Tote Bag
FWF MOD Reps



To Be Determined

Nimbus
Gaspari
Prolab
Magnum Nut.

[Free Weight Friedel]

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CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE POSTED in Week # 7
(names in bold)

Men's

WIULifter
Greek_Elite
RenegadeUR
getbustered
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122740551
JaySinX
ronniec02
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459632161#post459632161
anti-bonk
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122879421
cawiau
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112815821&page=146
ShayZ
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974611
Nikhiln25
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122820961
mts6175
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122876921
Tyler44
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123074331
dekd
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460253961#post460253961
Michael Bao
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121671211
c0vjek
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122695981
longhorns_p
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
xStevenx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974431
Prototyp3
kingjameskjf
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115012401
dktang7
chubbarock
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
Ndeserranno
niCe99
wada
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122855261
cuse88
ATownDRock
blsmith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122143771&page=15
RichL1982
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122657481
ASK.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460339411#post460339411
DriverDan
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460323431
amuarT
Big Poppa S
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463167351&posted=1#post463167351
j. ViLLA
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122951741
boogie102786
Surive123
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
Ruthless By Nature
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122868171
BIGROC34
Striver
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122922411
Ninjazn
NorthTexasBB
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
sid_drums
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460446271#post460446271
Vytis
Neiderhiser
FrmrHoss
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120494101
tjwoody
Anders0n74
svmoney6
kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
evok
Fire8085
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123037851
MikeDC82
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460765561#post460765561
TimmD
Lukas13
gymratluke
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
VAPump
Husky Bob
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459719991#post459719991
Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
Leanripped
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459449321#post459449321
2.0Tsunami
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563
all_american
A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
krush777
ZombieEater
Bear165
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
History in Effect
arob10
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
shounick
ugerti



Women's

MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121338701
Sassy64
SheWulf
jkliveng
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171
Sky22
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122837291
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122866061
Major T
xXJennyXx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463230841
Ms_Doodikins
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458812371&welcome=true
Mrkfaad
mandyy87
MsClickClick
carbonmade78
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
HappySnowBunny
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
Kinipela
MsTropix
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121228781
push_it
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122915891
samalmas
Isidith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122857351
andreams1
KRAZA00
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=462006831#post462006831
micoolah
vanillabn
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113918891
kudostojen
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122845281
SexyBack
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5540003&page=172
DomesticDiva
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463017211
19again
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1229
hyacinth30
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122893251
brittanyhayden
Rozlyn27
MsTropix_ll
sammykapp
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115598021&page=74
Fightingenetics
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111680521
swindled
trudyelizabeth
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123248181




CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED TWO WEEKS OF POSTING - Disqualified

Jlock126
PinkLilStar
cactusflower
johnel1984
stady119
Logtrog
MWest815
ryanlsaunders
hope2bme
bri87
Back Double Biceps18
Ripnlean
tnagger
Yogurt
lildude15612000
King 13
x_aDrenaLine_x
EvanAlmighty
DrewDeezy
FireBurner
MiguelR
Brothylated
Ivandabest
Averagebeast
wannaBcop
Ephmommy2
mariplay2004
jezebelFTW
Callie7


CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE MISSED ONE WEEK OF POSTING


TimmD
ronniec02
Tyler44
xStevenx
wada
Lukas13
all_american
RenegadeUR
ATownDRock
amuarT
Ninjazn
vylan
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
ZombieEater
Spectra360
Leanripped
ugerti
mandyy87
samalmas
Mrkfaad
vanillabn
trudyelizabeth
xXJennyXx

CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT

Durmoot
PressEnter


**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #7 runs from 4/19 to 4/25 at midnight. You must post at least one time before midnight on 4/25. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you are disqualified.

[Nikhiln25]

My delts killed me in my chest workout today..was hurting a lot. Although I stretched them a lot through out the day and they are feeling fine now

[Prototyp3]

Superset flat bench with dumbbell pullovers.. sore as hell today. Going to be doing the stretch supersets more often, liking the results.

[DriverDan]

Mike im srs tempted in using the EC stack i look at the rule but there nothing there regarding ephedrine, Ph, or steroids. Is it ok if i use it?

please do not comment whether is good or bad for my health, I have done ton of reading regarding how to use it the right way, keep track of my blood pressure(Im in the medical magnet in my school and learn how to read it correctly), and also know how to read my bpm.
EC is great, I use it all the time. No matter what any supplement companies claim no other legal supplement comes close to EC.

If this is your first time start out at low doses (100mg C + 12.5mg E) 2-3 times a day and increase as you go.

[MsClickClick]

Hey all with me changing to all natural foods and only whey isolate protein. I have now lost 7 pounds!!! Since Monday !!!!! I have been working out hard also to I also found out that we are now allowed to work out with the Military Police Company we are assigned to! That is awsome we work with them as partners and we have PT test too just like them why not? We are even allow to do road marches with them as well! So Expect me to get in shape quick tommarrows PT is Cross Fit. The only problem I have to get up at 630am!! WHAT lol lol Any ways I cant wait to see how much I weigh Monday!!! Keep up the great work ya all oh and by the way before the contest started I weighed 207 something but I gained weight go figure but now Im only 2 pound from getting back down to where I started at and then keep marching on!

[beefcake66]

General update from me...
"Official Weigh in" for me is this Friday, I'm probably going to be up from last week's because I had a few (..4..) really bad cheat days. So I'm stepping up my efforts for the rest of this week and hopefully continuing into next to get back and stay on course. Hoping to hit 140lbs or less by the end of the month! I got a 6pk forming, but the shrinking spare tire still covers it too well for my liking. But it's right solid, all i gotta do is lose the fat, the abs are ready to pop!

[micoolah]

Well, I'm now down 10 pounds since the start of the contest and I've lost 6.5 inches, 1.5" of that from my waist! Feeling pretty good right about now. I'm down 20+ lbs from the beginning of the year.

Yesterday I did sprints on the treadmill for my HIIT. It used to totally kick my butt. Now I'm feeling a lot better while doing them! Yesterday I ran 10 mph for 30 seconds. That's great for me, because I am no runner. I've been adding more cardio in, ever since last week, so I'm hoping to speed up the weight loss even more. I am almost the lightest I've been in 3 years, just need to lose like 3 more pounds.

By the end of the contest I would like to lose 15 more pounds, putting me around 160. I haven't been that small since high school, but I would look way better now because I am stronger than ever.

I know everyone else out there is working hard, so I am keeping up the effort! I would LOVE to win this thing!!

[MikeDC82]

I'm having a really good week so far. I have been doing the Power 90 workout with my family; mom, stepdad, sister, and wife.

I'm going to start lifting with a friend of mine 4 days a week on top of that and of coarse 2.5-3 hrs of flag football every Sunday.

[jkliveng]

had a great chest day on monday, still feeling it! hope everyone has a great week

[Fightingenetics]

All of these updates are dizzying!

I had the WORST weekend and am now recovering and getting back to my regularly scheduled program finally. Moving forward with a new program, less muscle building, more fat burn! Mongo like!

[GettingfitAgain]

Hey all with me changing to all natural foods and only whey isolate protein. I have now lost 7 pounds!!! Since Monday !!!!! I have been working out hard also to I also found out that we are now allowed to work out with the Military Police Company we are assigned to! That is awsome we work with them as partners and we have PT test too just like them why not? We are even allow to do road marches with them as well! So Expect me to get in shape quick tommarrows PT is Cross Fit. The only problem I have to get up at 630am!! WHAT lol lol Any ways I cant wait to see how much I weigh Monday!!! Keep up the great work ya all oh and by the way before the contest started I weighed 207 something but I gained weight go figure but now Im only 2 pound from getting back down to where I started at and then keep marching on!


Well, I'm now down 10 pounds since the start of the contest and I've lost 6.5 inches, 1.5" of that from my waist! Feeling pretty good right about now. I'm down 20+ lbs from the beginning of the year.

Yesterday I did sprints on the treadmill for my HIIT. It used to totally kick my butt. Now I'm feeling a lot better while doing them! Yesterday I ran 10 mph for 30 seconds. That's great for me, because I am no runner. I've been adding more cardio in, ever since last week, so I'm hoping to speed up the weight loss even more. I am almost the lightest I've been in 3 years, just need to lose like 3 more pounds.

By the end of the contest I would like to lose 15 more pounds, putting me around 160. I haven't been that small since high school, but I would look way better now because I am stronger than ever.

I know everyone else out there is working hard, so I am keeping up the effort! I would LOVE to win this thing!!


General update from me...
"Official Weigh in" for me is this Friday, I'm probably going to be up from last week's because I had a few (..4..) really bad cheat days. So I'm stepping up my efforts for the rest of this week and hopefully continuing into next to get back and stay on course. Hoping to hit 140lbs or less by the end of the month! I got a 6pk forming, but the shrinking spare tire still covers it too well for my liking. But it's right solid, all i gotta do is lose the fat, the abs are ready to pop!

Great job guys!

[Husky Bob]

Traps still sore from my wkt on Mon!

Cardio is going better now that I've been on some prednisone to reduce swelling in my nasal passages.

Still not happy with not losing much weight (but getting stronger, so may be adding some mass).

I look different in the mirror (delts stick out more, a hint of abs/obliques, a little more veiny...).

Hey, progress in one form or another is progress, right?!

[cawiau]

Third week stuck ar 229 lbs, really starting to get to me:o


Great job guys!

X2 :)

[ShayZ]

Third week stuck ar 229 lbs, really starting to get to me:o



X2 :)

kinda plateaud here too at 173ish. Its my own fault though, havent been pushing as hard as I need to.

[HappySnowBunny]

Last 4 days have been pretty rough with little emergencies left and right and hubby having minor surgery yesterday. Through it all, yesterday was the only day I missed a workout. I tried, but there was absolutely no way to fit it in (that'swhatshesaid). Even had to dine out with the kidlet while waiting (and waiting and waiting...). Kidlet is 5. We drove around looking for a place not too bad...she saw a place with a big owl on the side and insisted. Since she was upset about her daddy, naturally I relented.

I took my 5 yr old to lunch...at hooters. *sigh* Luckily they had a grilled chicken sandwich. Took the chicken off the bun and had it with the lettuce and tomato they provided and laughed a lot as my daughter made innocent comments about the girls with hardly anything on. Yeah kid, that's why we should have gone somewhere else. *shakes head*

Anyway, stayed on track even with all this junk going on, and it's paying off. I'm pretty satisfied. Once hubby is good and settled, I'm off for a make up workout.

[GettingfitAgain]

Third week stuck ar 229 lbs, really starting to get to me:o



X2 :)

Is the diet in check? Maybe lower cals a little.

[micoolah]

Great job guys!


Third week stuck ar 229 lbs, really starting to get to me:o



X2 :)

Thanks guys!!

Cawiau, have you already been completely shaking things up? I've been changing workouts every 2 weeks and it's been working pretty well. Even adjusting to higher reps might help. Or try different cardio? Different HIIT? You could try 60 second sprints instead of 30 or vice versa...you gotta keep your body guessing! If you've already tried everything, well, just stick in there!! You've made great progress already and as long as you keep it up, you will bust that plateau!!! :)

[NorthTexasBB]

Uh oh, might have stalled....still got to the end of the month to find out though. Made a promise to my self not to check the scale until the end of next week so I dont overthink my diet.

[ronniec02]

ok still doing good laptop broke so trying to post so i dont miss out on ths

[HALOBRYAN]

EC is great, I use it all the time. No matter what any supplement companies claim no other legal supplement comes close to EC.

If this is your first time start out at low doses (100mg C + 12.5mg E) 2-3 times a day and increase as you go.

i started today even thought i didnt if it was ok to use it during this contest.

i took half of full dose to tested(12.5 E + 100mg C) yesterday. blood pressure change a little after 1hr and was constant there after for 2 hr(checking every 30 min) and My bpm only rise 30bpm on average. I felt like i had taken 300-400mg of caffeine. felt good, im stim resistants so it did not made me jittery or anything.

Today i took half a dose at 5:30 and 10:30 and will take another at 3:30 preworkout
WAyyy better than a 40 dollar fatburner i have try i feel stupid spending that much when it dosent even come close to the EC stack(energy wise)

[spaceantelope88]

damn, week 7 already. thinking about starting EC to get some of this stubborn fat off. anyone else have good experience with that?

[cawiau]

kinda plateaud here too at 173ish. Its my own fault though, havent been pushing as hard as I need to.


Is the diet in check? Maybe lower cals a little.


Thanks guys!!

Cawiau, have you already been completely shaking things up? I've been changing workouts every 2 weeks and it's been working pretty well. Even adjusting to higher reps might help. Or try different cardio? Different HIIT? You could try 60 second sprints instead of 30 or vice versa...you gotta keep your body guessing! If you've already tried everything, well, just stick in there!! You've made great progress already and as long as you keep it up, you will bust that plateau!!! :)


Thanks guys! I am going to get my bike fixed tomorrow so might get some extra cardio in there and see how it goes.

Wish everyone the best;)

[beefcake66]

Whoa--!!
Sounds like half the contestants are going on the EC!

And why not... unless theres an unspoken rule... it is the best otc fat burner thinger ever...

In the past I've had pretty good results with it :)

[GettingfitAgain]

Whoa--!!
Sounds like half the contestants are going on the EC!

And why not... unless theres an unspoken rule... it is the best otc fat burner thinger ever...

In the past I've had pretty good results with it :)

Best fat burner is table pushbacks :)

[beefcake66]

Best fat burner is table pushbacks :)

Mmm best calorie reducer perhaps lol

[MsTropix]

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Hey all with me changing to all natural foods and only whey isolate protein. I have now lost 7 pounds!!!

What do you mean by all natural foods? and congratulations on finding what worked for ya!


Third week stuck at 229 lbs, really starting to get to me

Carl I got sick of my plateau and spent one full day just fasting on liquids (water, lite juice, protein shake, etc.) and the scale was my friend again the next day.

Tip: I drank the water all day and stuff that wasnt water I spaced out every two hours and only drank the recommended derving every two hours. Its a pain to feel hungry for the day but it really may be the key to breaking your plateau as it was mine.

As for me, my weight is still inching downwards and hope to be another pound down by tomorrow!

[MsTropix]

Mmm best calorie reducer perhaps lol

Copy that.

[samalmas]

Tonight I do my 8k outdoor run!! Woo Hoo!!! Good luck to me. Getting ready for my 10k this Spring.

[blsmith]

Tonight I do my 8k outdoor run!! Woo Hoo!!! Good luck to me. Getting ready for my 10k this Spring.

Which one is that? Good luck! You are going to kick a$$! :D

[cawiau]

After my Birthday next Sunday... I am going to increase my calories to 2500!
I don't think 2000 calories is working for me anymore and hopefully the extra calories will help me brake thru this plateau:)
Tired of seeing 229 lbs every morning... 3 weeks is more than enough:cool:

[chubbarock]

dietttttttttttttttttttt time :)

[Mrkfaad]

Just switched gyms two days ago. It's very nice having a gym that's 5 min from both work and home. Today I got in a killer leg workout. I can barely walk up the stairs. Progressing finally!

[MsTropix]

After my Birthday next Sunday... I am going to increase my calories to 2500!
I don't think 2000 calories is working for me anymore and hopefully the extra calories will help me brake thru this plateau:)
Tired of seeing 229 lbs every morning... 3 weeks is more than enough:cool:

LMBO- I recommend a one day fast and you increase calories, lol.

[FrmrHoss]

I like his solution much better.

[History in Effect]

Going to hit up the abs tonight..

[live4gs]

Hello to all.
Kind of bummed out, I have mixed emotions for today. 4-21-10 makes a one year anniversary for loosing weight. I wanted to be down 100lbs for today. I did not make my short term goal. I am stuck around the 95lb mark. I’ll be happy about that.
I am still 100% better than I was this time last year.
But I will keep up my long term goal. Not to let my self get back to my old self & size.
Up a couple lbs this week. Too much coffee and a couple of cheats this week.

This week the Anti-Gym Gawds have been keeping me from the gym. With working 12hrs a day & yard work, I just can’t fit time for the gym. Hope by the time Saturday come around I’ll start back up.
Hope every one has a great week. Keep up the great work.

[blsmith]

Hello to all.
Kind of bummed out, I have mixed emotions for today. 4-21-10 makes a one year anniversary for loosing weight. I wanted to be down 100lbs for today. I did not make my short term goal. I am stuck around the 95lb mark. I’ll be happy about that.
I am still 100% better than I was this time last year.
But I will keep up my long term goal. Not to let my self get back to my old self & size.
Up a couple lbs this week. Too much coffee and a couple of cheats this week.

This week the Anti-Gym Gawds have been keeping me from the gym. With working 12hrs a day & yard work, I just can’t fit time for the gym. Hope by the time Saturday come around I’ll start back up.
Hope every one has a great week. Keep up the great work.

95 pounds is phenominal work! No need to hang your head in any way shape or form ! Be proud of your hard work and determination in making a better life for yourself! Congratulations! :D

[VAPump]

Workouts have been going decent the last week.

Still having problems eating enough and getting enough calories in. Work makes it too difficult. Picked up a weight gainer (N-Large II) to help fill in the gaps, though. A lot easier to down a quick shake at work.

[anti-bonk]

A friend of mine is coming tomorrow from out of state and will be staying probably til Monday morning. I will probably not have the time to log or post. I therefore will have to confess now to having pizza, beer and chickenwings.



But then again- maybe I am just saying that I am going to indulge to make everyone else feel it is safe to relax on their diets and in the meantime I am actually sticking with my diet while everybody else is becoming complacent. That would be very sneaky strategy.



Nah- I'm eating the pizza. :o

[MsTropix]

A friend of mine is coming tomorrow from out of state and will be staying probably til Monday morning. I will probably not have the time to log or post. I therefore will have to confess now to having pizza, beer and chickenwings.



But then again- maybe I am just saying that I am going to indulge to make everyone else feel it is safe to relax on their diets and in the meantime I am actually sticking with my diet while everybody else is becoming complacent. That would be very sneaky strategy.



Nah- I'm eating the pizza. :o

You crack me up. What a character!